Field Operations Manager / Alternate Program Manager

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Field Operations Manager/Alternate Program Manager to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Active TS/SCI clearance required. The Field Operations Manager is the primary on-site liaison for the Government at the C-SSE. This person is Recognized as a Spatio Peritus (Space Expert) (Speritus) task order expert and is responsible for the Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS) contract Speritus task order field staff, located at the geographically dispersed contract locations. This person provides overall direction and management of on-site personnel performing Operations and Maintenance.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary liaison for Government on day-to-day operations at C-SSE.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and issues effectively.
• Anticipates customer issues; recommends product, process or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems.
• Responsible for all communication and actions required by field personnel in performance of the Speritus TO.
• Manages field operations resources; defines staffing levels and budgets.
• Mentors and advises field operations team members on projects with notable risk and complexity.
• Ensures quality of services and products delivered/provided by the field operations teams.
• Ensures field team compliance with all applicable contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate guidance.
• Collaborates with the program manager to define program objectives, develop project plans, and allocate resources to meet business goals providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to ensure successful Task order execution. 
• Contributes to Program Management Reviews (PMRs), produces status reports, and accomplishes contractor manpower reporting. Supports teleconferences and quarterly Technical Interchange Meetings with the customer.
• Contributes to proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Supports contract transition.

 Required Skills and Experience:

• An active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in satellite communications (SATCOM)/ telecommunications and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the program.
• Experience with Wideband Satellite Operations Centers (WSOCs) and RSSCs.
• Exhibits exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness for problem solving and customer service.
• Ability to manage complex program requirements and team interactions with a diverse and distributed employee population in a restrictive contractual environment.
• Experience leading work teams in a continuous improvement environment with quality management tools, behaviors and practices.
• Effectively manages resources, schedules, budgets and makes technical business decisions.
• Understands and can apply risk management principles to day-to-day operations.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly at all organizational levels, both written and oral.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence decisions and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated management experience with increasing levels of leadership responsibility.
• Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally, approximately 25-30%. 

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally, approximately 25-30%.
• Working Hours: Normal hours of operation (0730–1630 hours)

Compensation:

• For Colorado only, the salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $160,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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